Top 50 seasoning blends
We have listed 50 popular seasoning blends from around the world, each blend offering a unique combination of spices and herbs to enhance various dishes:
- Italian Seasoning: A blend of basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme, commonly used in Italian cooking.
- Herbes de Provence: A French blend of herbs like thyme, basil, and lavender.
- Garam Masala: An aromatic blend from India, typically including cinnamon, mace, peppercorns, coriander, cumin, and cardamom.
- Chinese Five Spice: A mix of star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel.
- Cajun Seasoning: A spicy blend from Louisiana, usually containing paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano.
- Jerk Seasoning: A hot Jamaican mix including allspice, thyme, onion, ginger, and chilies.
- Za’atar: A Middle Eastern blend of thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac.
- Old Bay Seasoning: Popular in the U.S., especially for seafood, with celery salt, paprika, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Taco Seasoning: A Mexican-inspired blend including chili powder, garlic, onion, cumin, and paprika.
- Chaat Masala: An Indian spice mix with dried mango powder, cumin, coriander, dried ginger, salt, black pepper, asafoetida, and chili powder.
- Ras el Hanout: A North African mix of spices like cardamom, cumin, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, and turmeric.
- Baharat: A Middle Eastern blend of black pepper, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, and nutmeg.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: A sweet American blend used in desserts, typically includes cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Fajita Seasoning: A blend common in Tex-Mex cuisine, usually with cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar.
- Creole Seasoning: Similar to Cajun but with more emphasis on herbs, common in New Orleans cuisine.
- Curry Powder: A mix of spices like turmeric, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground ginger, and pepper.
- BBQ Rub: A blend for grilling, often containing brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Adobo Seasoning: A Latin American mix of garlic, onion, paprika, oregano, and black pepper.
- Dukkah: An Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds (like sesame), and spices.
- Harissa Powder: A spicy North African mix of chilies, garlic, coriander, cumin, and caraway.
- Berbere: An Ethiopian blend with chili peppers, garlic, ginger, basil, korarima, rue, ajwain or radhuni, nigella, and fenugreek.
- Panch Phoron: A Bengali mix of five seeds: fenugreek, nigella, cumin, black mustard, and fennel.
- Togarashi: A Japanese blend including chili pepper, orange peel, sesame seeds, Japanese pepper, ginger, and seaweed.
- Chimichurri Rub: Inspired by the Argentinian sauce, usually contains parsley, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Montreal Steak Seasoning: A Canadian blend typically including garlic, coriander, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dill seed, and salt.
- Greek Seasoning: A blend of Mediterranean spices like oregano, thyme, basil, dill, and marjoram.
- Shichimi Togarashi: A Japanese spice mix containing seven flavors, including chili pepper and Japanese pepper.
- Achiote: A Latin American seasoning made from annatto seeds, garlic, and spices.
- Bouquet Garni: A French herb blend typically used to infuse soups and stews, usually contains parsley, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Mulling Spices: A mix of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice, typically used in hot drinks.
- Shawarma Spice: A Middle Eastern blend used for marinating meat, typically includes cumin, coriander, garlic, paprika, and turmeric.
- Khmeli Suneli: A Georgian blend including fenugreek, coriander, bay leaf, and mint.
- Masala Chai Spice: A warming Indian blend of cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, star anise, and cloves.
- Pickling Spice: A mix of spices like mustard seeds, coriander seeds, dill seeds, and allspice, used for pickling vegetables.
- Lebkuchen Spice: A German blend used in cookies, typically includes cinnamon, cloves, anise, and nutmeg.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: A mix of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, onion, and salt.
- Mirepoix Seasoning: A French blend of dried carrot, celery, and onion.
- Sofrito Seasoning: A Latin American base of onions, bell peppers, garlic, and tomatoes.
- Gochugaru: A Korean red chili pepper flake blend.
- Paella Seasoning: A Spanish blend including saffron and various herbs.
- Colombo Powder: A Caribbean curry powder, with rice, mustard seeds, coriander, and turmeric.
- Chaat Masala: An Indian spice blend with a tangy flavor, typically includes amchoor (dry mango powder), cumin, kala namak, coriander, dried ginger, salt, black pepper, asafoetida, and chili powder.
- Korma Spice Mix: A blend used in Indian cooking, featuring cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Niter Kibbeh Seasoning: An Ethiopian mix of spices infused in clarified butter, including garlic, ginger, and turmeric.
- Sazon: A Latin American seasoning with coriander, garlic, cumin, and annatto.
- Xawaash: A Somali blend similar to garam masala, typically includes cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cardamom.
- Yakitori Seasoning: A Japanese mix typically used for grilled chicken skewers, includes sake, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger.
- Satay Seasoning: A Southeast Asian blend often used for marinating meat, includes lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and chilies.
- Cincinnati Chili Mix: A unique American spice blend including cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and chocolate.
- Zesty Italian Dressing Mix: A blend of herbs like oregano and basil with garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes.
These blends can add complex flavors to a wide array of dishes, from meats and vegetables to soups and stews.